Agriculture Equipment Technician/Heavy Duty Mechanic - Eckville

Agriterra Equipment; Eckville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment dealer in Eckville, AB seeks an experienced Agriculture Equipment Technician. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse range of agricultural machinery. Candidates with a Journeyperson certification or other relevant trade qualifications are encouraged to apply. The company offers competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment with paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Benefits package

RRSP matching program

Paid factory training

Tenure bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as an Agriculture Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician preferred.
• Proficient with CANBUS troubleshooting.
• Experience working in the agriculture sector is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs, maintenance and pre-delivery inspections on equipment.
• Work on various types of agriculture equipment and brands.
• Complete detailed notes on work orders.

Skills

Problems solving

Computer diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Education

Journeyperson in Agriculture Equipment or Heavy Equipment

Other trade qualifications

Tools

Electronic Scan Tool

Job description

Agriculture Equipment Technician

Agriterra Equipment is one of North America’s largest AGCO dealers. Representing exceptional brands, including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Rogator, Bourgault, Morris, and Cub Cadet. Agriterra is also the first authorized sales and service centre for CAT agricultural products in North America. We’ve grown from 3 locations (in 2013) to 9 and have been consistently in AGCO North America’s Circle of Excellence Top 20 dealer group.

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced Agriculture Equipment Technician to join our team in Eckville, AB. Experience as an Agriculture Equipment Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician or Heavy Duty AG Mechanic would be preferred (agriculture experience isn’t required, but would be a bonus).

What makes the role exciting and what does it involve?

• Working on a wide range of agriculture equipment and brands
• Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Rogator, Cub Cadet, Caterpillar agriculture products and more!
• Large agriculture equipment to lawn and garden equipment (the type of equipment can vary by region)
• Skid steer loaders, loaders, telehandlers and excavators
• Diagnostics, electrical work, general repairs, maintenance and pre-delivery inspections of equipment
• Pre-season inspections and updates to equipment
• Manufacturer training
• Completing detailed notes on work orders and recommendations for additional work that should be considered for the equipment
• Completing work in the shop and/or field as needed

What are we looking for?

• A Journeyperson Agriculture Equipment Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician or Heavy Duty AG Mechanic would be preferred (will also consider apprentices or other trade qualifications)
• Experience with agriculture equipment would be a bonus (including experience growing up or working on a farm), but not required
• Someone who is a problem solver, finding solutions to complex repair or diagnostic challenges
• Proficient with computer and electrical diagnostics (CANBUS troubleshooting and using an Electronic Scan Tool)

Why work for Agriterra?

• A competitive hourly wage, with a field premium on top (for hours billed out in field)
• A great benefits package
• An RRSP matching program
• A great company culture, you’ll get to work with a lot of amazing people!
• A diverse range of equipment to work on to keep you challenged and to grow your experience
• Paid, factory training (online and in person)
• Tenure bonuses